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Definitions for neuroglia
nʊˈrɒg li ə, nyʊ-neu·rogli·a
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Princeton's WordNet
neuroglia, glianoun
sustentacular tissue that surrounds and supports neurons in the central nervous system; glial and neural cells together compose the tissue of the central nervous system
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Neuroglianoun
The delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord; called also K
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neuroglianoun
glial cell
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neuroglia
Neuroglia, also known as glial cells, are non-neuronal cells in the nervous system that support and protect neurons. They provide nutrients and oxygen to neurons, remove dead neurons, and play a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis, forming myelin, and participating in signal transmission in the nervous system. They are more numerous than neurons and, unlike neurons, are capable of cell division. There are several types of neuroglia, including astrocytes, oligodendrocytes, and microglia in the central nervous system, and Schwann cells and satellite cells in the peripheral nervous system.
Webster Dictionary
Neuroglianoun
the delicate connective tissue framework which supports the nervous matter and blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord
Etymology: [NL., fr. Gr. ney^ron ligament + gli`a glue.]
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Neuroglia
Glial cells, sometimes called neuroglia or simply glia, are non-neuronal cells that maintain homeostasis, form myelin, and provide support and protection for neurons in the brain, and for neurons in other parts of the nervous system such as in the autonomic nervous system. As the Greek name implies, glia are commonly known as the glue of the nervous system; however, this is not fully accurate. Neuroscience currently identifies four main functions of glial cells: ⁕To surround neurons and hold them in place, ⁕To supply nutrients and oxygen to neurons, ⁕To insulate one neuron from another, ⁕To destroy pathogens and remove dead neurons. For over a century, it was believed that they did not play any role in neurotransmission. That idea is now discredited; they do modulate neurotransmission, although the mechanisms are not yet well understood.
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Neuroglia
The non-neuronal cells of the nervous system. They not only provide physical support, but also respond to injury, regulate the ionic and chemical composition of the extracellular milieu, participate in the BLOOD-BRAIN BARRIER and BLOOD-RETINAL BARRIER, form the myelin insulation of nervous pathways, guide neuronal migration during development, and exchange metabolites with neurons. Neuroglia have high-affinity transmitter uptake systems, voltage-dependent and transmitter-gated ion channels, and can release transmitters, but their role in signaling (as in many other functions) is unclear.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of neuroglia in Chaldean Numerology is: 6
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of neuroglia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3
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